This Day in Pop Culture for January 27
It happened on this day in 1880 when singer Michael Jackson got burned while filming a Pepsi commercial.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 26
In 1934, the film rights for “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was sold. Just over 100 years earlier, Michigan became a state.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 25
The very first Emmy Awards were handed out on this day in 1949 and Disney’s 101 Dalmatians was released in 1961.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 24
Disney not only worked with Pixar but bought the company on this day in pop culture history.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 16
It was on this day in 1976 that the infamous Donny & Marie TV series on ice aired for the first time on ABC.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 15
The very first Super Bowl was held on this day in 1967 and was shown on two different TV stations.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 23
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame received its first inductees on this day in 1986 and Minnie Mouse got her own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 14
NBC’s “Today” show aired for the first time on this in 1952 and looked a lot different from the show we know today.
This Day in Pop Culture for January 13
Country star Johnny Cash began performing behind prison walls on January 1, 1958 at San Quentin State Prison but it was on this day in 1968.
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